It’s unhappy hour for a broad swath of industries in Canada

The beer, wine, and spirits sector, and its economic operators, make an invaluable economic, social, agricultural, and environmental contribution to our nation. Is this about to change?

Beverage alcohol can move the needle on income growth and drive job creation. We are a high-potential sector that can deliver inclusive growth across the value chain, but a tax on beverage alcohol is a tax on Canadian farmers.

Opinion

BY ASHA HINGORANI, JOYCE REYNOLDS

May 1, 2017

OTTAWA—For the past 150 years, enjoying a glass of wine, beer, or spirits has become part of Canada’s lifestyle, culture, and diet. The value added production of beverage alcohol from farm to glass has evolved, but its linkages with gastronomy, history, tradition, origin, local quality products,...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy